Are Banks Closed Today on Account of Durga Puja, Dussehra? Check Full Bank Holiday List for October 2024

This month, October 2024, there is a total of 15 holidays for banks on account of major festivals like Durga Puja, Dussehra, and Diwali. On Friday, October 11, banks are closed in Agartala, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru, Chennai, Ranchi, Imphal, Itanagar, Gangtok, Kohima, Shillong, Patna, and Kolkata, on account of Dussehra and Durga Puja.

On October 12 also, banks will remain closed in most cities on account of the second Saturday and Dussehra.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues an annual list of bank holidays, accounting for festivals, regional events, national holidays, and regular weekend closures. In addition to holiday closures, banks remain closed on Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.

Bank Holiday List for October 2024

October 11: Dussehra (Mahashtami/Mahanavami)/Ayudha Pooja/Durga Puja (Dasain)/Durga Ashtami

October 12: Dasara/Dussehra (Mahanavami/Vijayadashami)/Durga Puja (Dasain) and the second Saturday.

October 13: Weekly holiday (Sunday).

October 14: Durga Puja (Dasain) and Dussehra in Gangtok.

October 16: Lakshmi Puja (Agartala, Kolkata).

October 17: Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti/Kati Bihu

October 20: Sunday

October 26: Accession Day (Jammu and Kashmir) and Fourth Saturday.

October 27: Weekly holiday (Sunday).

October 31: Diwali (Deepavali)/Kali Puja/Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday/Naraka Chaturdashi

Apart from these, banks were also closed on October 1, October 2, October 3, October 6, and October 10 on account of national and state-specific occassions.

Since holidays may differ from state to state, it’s recommended to check with your local bank branch or banking app for an up-to-date holiday schedule.

Check the Reserve Bank website

A complete list of bank holidays can be seen on the Reserve Bank of India website. You can get information about holidays according to your state by visiting the RBI holiday list https://rbi.org.in/Scripts/HolidayMatrixDisplay.aspx. Make sure to plan your banking operations keeping these holidays in mind.

Online Banking Facilities and ATMs to Remain Operational

Despite bank holidays, you can still conduct transactions and manage other banking tasks through online banking and ATMs. These facilities will not be affected by the bank closures. During this period, you can perform many banking activities via mobile or net banking, as all online services will remain fully operational.